Here is your list of fun things to do around Fort Collins and Northern Colorado this weekend! There are a lot of events this weekend for both kids and adults!
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Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo⎪Margarita Alley will once again be the place to be for Cinco de Mayo! 
Starting at noon, join at the Cactus Grille and then head on over to Wicked Tequila Room at 4:00. Check out all they’ll have to offer throughout the day:-$5 Wicked Margaritas
-$5 Cinco Shots
-$5 Nachos
-$2 Tacos
-Live DJ from 5:00-midnight
Margarita Alley, 119 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Cinco De Mayo⎪Join at Scripted Bar & Kitchen on Thursday, May 5th for our Cinco De Mayo celebration with free chips and salsa in the dining room with purchase of Corona! 4-8pm. Scripted Bar & Kitchen, 285 E 3rd St, Loveland, CO
Rooftop Cinco De Mayo | Taco + Tequila pairing⎪Please join for this unique Cinco De Mayo celebration!The rooftop is opening for the season with a Taco + Tequila pairing partnered with Vato’s Taco and Tequila and Wilbur’s Total Beverage. The evening will consist of rooftop views, festive music, delicious tacos, house margarita, and tequila tasting/education with owner Matt Dinsmore. Ticket Cost – $50. The Desk Chair, 285 E 3rd St, Loveland, CO
Cinco de Mayo at Big Thompson Brewery⎪Cinco de Mango – Mango Habanero Beer Release. Carnitas Tacos with Mango Salsa. Cinco de Vinyl, music at 5pm Craig spinning vinyls. 3-9pm. Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E 15th St, Loveland, CO
Cinco De Mayo⎪Cinco de Drinko w/ DJ Chico NC at 6pm. Enjoy Food & Drink Specials All Day!! Mex O’Malley’s, 548 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO
Friday, May 6
Mother’s Day Pop-Up⎪ Join for First Friday at Facetté! We’ll have CC’s Flower Truck , joining with beautiful, unique flower arrangements. These are perfect for a Mother’s Day or May Day gift. Stop in from 8am – 5pm (9am – 6pm at The Hair Experience) for giveaways, special promotions, and more! Facetté Medical Spa, 1100 Haxton Dr Suite 110 & 111, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, May 7
Fainting Goat Yoga⎪Our classes are with baby fainting goats! They are super social and love to interact with you! Our classes are open to all-levels so whether you are a beginner yogi or a well practiced yogi you will have so much fun in our classes. During class we guide you through an all-levels practice while the goats roam throughout the yoga class area to interact and socialize. 11am-noon. Barnyard Buddies, 3650 North Co Road 3, Loveland, CO
3rd Annual Rooftop Derby Party⎪Join for the 2022 Kentucky DerbyDerby Attire is HIGHLY Encouraged, and the best dressed will be awarded-Ladies, wear your hats and gentlemen put on those bow ties it’s going to be a great time!This event will have food and drinks available on The Rooftop along with live streaming of the races all day. Doors will open at 11:00, with the first race kicking off at 12:30.This year we are keeping things simple and doing two ticket options general admission + open bar, and Derby VIP with small bites catering + open bar. The Desk Chair, 285 E 3rd St, Loveland, CO
11th Annual Bank of Colorado’s Down & Derby Party⎪Celebrate the 148th Kentucky Derby, “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” as the Bank of Colorado and NOCO Unify brings Churchill Downs to Northern Colorado their 11th Annual Down & Derby Party, May 7, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Big Red Barn in Highland Meadows. Tune in to our live action stream of the race, groove to live music, dance, compete in the lauded Derby Hat Contest, and take part in the other shenanigans that will make you smile all day long. Did we mention there’s an auction for you to bid on great prizes? We are here to raise much-needed funds for underprivileged kids in Northern Colorado. Oh, and there are always a few surprises. You get the idea, right? It’s just a darn fun time. Big Red Barn at Highland Meadows Golf Course, 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy, Windsor, CO
Derby Day⎪Watch “THE most exciting two minutes in sports”~ The Kentucky Derby. Wear your Racing Best and sip on $6 Mint Juleps. Loveland Tap & Tavern, 237 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Derby Celebration! ⎪Join for their Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration! The party starts at 4! If you wear a Derby hat, get $1 off your pints! Loveland Aleworks, 118 West 4th St, Loveland, CO
Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend Event ⎪Join at Gateway Design & Home for this new annual event. All weekend long we celebrate the Moms that do so much for us.Come and enjoy the mimosa bar, shop around our store and pick out your favorite plants and flowers while supporting the oldest family-owned company in Loveland!This is the very best time of year. Everything is blooming and budding and ready to move from our house to yours. Use this weekend to start your outdoor area beautification projects.Also, don’t miss the opportunity to take home one or two of our Famous Hanging Baskets too! 9am-2pm. Gateway Design & Home, 832 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO
Super Cool Kids Music Fest⎪KRFC & The Lyric Present The 1st Annual, Super Cool Kids Music Fest on Saturday, May the 7th at The Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins!$15/family. 11am-4pm. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Spring on the Farm⎪Come enjoy the baby animals, tour the farm, and learn what makes Spring a great time on the farm. Local artisans and vendors, free seed planting kits, trolley rides, snacks for sale, and much more. Bee Family Centennial Farm, 4320 East County Road 58, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, May 8
Fort Collins Farmer’s Market⎪Join for Opening Day! 10am-2pm. 1001 E Harmony Road | Fort Collins, CO
Rita’s Mother’s Day Celebration!⎪Join Rita’s of Fort Collins for a Special Mother’s Day Celebration on May 8th from 12-9pm! To show their appreciation, Moms get a FREE small Ice with some Polaroid fun! Rita’s, 250 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Ain’t From Here @ Maxline Brewing!!!⎪Bring mom out for some cold brews and some hot honky tonk tunes!!! 2pm. Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Dr #190, Fort Collins, CO
Mother’s Day Brunch⎪Come celebrate Mothers Day at FoCo’s Cafe for a Mothers Day Brunch. Enjoy a delectable menu offerings made by FoCo Cafe’s chef Michelle. Pre purchase tickets for the chance to win local gifts and experiences! 10am – 2pm! Tickets are $12 per person or $15 to enjoy your food with 2 beverages from Odell. Kids are a suggested donation of $8.Register for your tickets today at the link above. FoCo Cafe, 225 Maple St, Fort Collins, CO
